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World History 101
Chapter 8 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Medieval | 'Medius'=Middle 'aevuum'= age |
Frontier | Forest outskirts of civilization |
Missi Dominici | Lord's messengers |
Curriculum | Formal course of study |
Feudalism | Pledge of service for land |
Vassal | Lesser lord |
Feudal Contract | Exchange of pledges |
Knight | Warrior on horse |
Tournament | Mock battle |
Chivalry | Code of conduct |
Troubadour | Wandering poet |
Manor | Lord's estate |
Serf | Peasant bound to land |
Tithe | One tenth income |
Secular | Worldly |
Papal Supremacy | Pope rule over secular rule |
Canon Law | Church law |
Excommunication | Denial of sacraments |
Interdict | Order against entire town |
Simony | Selling of church office |
Friar | Monk not isolated |
Anti-Semitism | Prejudice against Jews |
Charter | Written rights for a town |
Capital | Money for investment |
Partnership | United merchants |
Bill of exchange | De facto check |
Tenant farmer | Farmer that pays rent |
Middle class | Merchants, traders, artisans |
Usury | (excessive) interest on money loan |
Guild | Artisan association |
Apprentice | Intern |
Journeyman | Salaried worker |
Fief | Estate |